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DNRD Supports Tourism Sector

The Director General of Dubai Naturalization and Residency Department (DNRD) again said DNRD will support the tourism sector by ensuring smooth entry an exit, simplifying procedures, and attending to travelers needs quickly. Major General Mohammed Ahmed Al Mari urged relevant authorities to coordinate their efforts in order to boost the economy, and help Dubai to become the regions tourism hub. Mr. Al Mari described ways in which DNRD supports the tourism sector. For example an allowance of a sufficient transition period for companies to implement new laws, and in some cases exemptions for agencies that are involved in tourism, if there are valid reasons

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The Sistine Chapel

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